chopsticks

American  

[chop-stiks] / ˈtʃɒpˌstɪks /

noun

(used with a singular verb)

1. a harmonically and melodically simple waltz for piano played typically with the forefinger of each hand and sometimes having an accompanying part for a second player.

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chopsticks British  

/ ˈtʃɒpstɪks /

plural noun

1. a pair of thin sticks, of ivory, wood, etc, used as eating utensils by the Chinese, Japanese, and other people of East Asia

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Etymology

Origin of chopsticks

1890–95; perhaps after chopstick from the way the fingers are held

Example Sentences

The clatter of chopsticks stopped when we entered.

From Literature

They shared fried pork dumplings in a sweet black sauce, and Glory even tried to teach him how to use chopsticks.

From Literature

The chopsticks are still in a jar on a kitchen counter.

From Literature

The valor comes when she picks her chopsticks up.

From Los Angeles Times

Mahan paused, his chopsticks hovering over a custard dumpling.

From Los Angeles Times